Light one candle to watch for Messiah:
\nLet the light banish darkness.
\nHe shall bring salvation to Israel,
\nGod fulfills the promise.<\/p>\n
Light two candles to watch for Messiah:
\nLet the light banish darkness.
\nHe shall feed the flock like a shepherd,
\nGently lead them homeward.
\n–WOV 630 (stanza 1 & 2)<\/p>\n
On Jordan’s bank the Baptist’s cry
\nAnnounces that the Lord is nigh;
\nCome, then, and hearken, for he brings
\nGlad tidings from the King of kings!<\/p>\n
Then cleansed be every breast from sin;
\nMake straight the way for God within;
\nPrepare we in our hearts a home,
\nWhere such a mighty Guest may come.<\/p>\n
For Thou art our Salvation, Lord,
\nOur Refuge, and our great Reward.
\nWithout Thy grace our souls must fade
\nAnd wither like a flower decayed.<\/p>\n
Stretch forth Thine hand, to heal our sore,
\nAnd make us rise and fall no more;
\nOnce more upon Thy people shine,
\nAnd fill the world with love divine.<\/p>\n
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\nTo save mankind, all praise be given;
\nLike praise be to the Father done,
\nAnd Holy Spirit, Three in One.
\n—LBW 36<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"